Nituational Dialogues PEAS OW CUies Situational Dialogues "MICHAEL OCKENDEN The English Centre, Eastbourne Illustrations by Malcolm Booker eau eo pot oth geContents Transport 1 Asking the Way page 2 2 Ona Bus page 4 3 Taking a Taxi page 6 4 dea Railoay Station page § 5 The London Underground page 10 6 Booking Airline Tickets page 12 7 Hiring a Car page 14 8 Ara Garage page 16 Food and Drink 9 At Lunch page 18 10 Tea-time page 20 11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar page 22 12 Ina Restaurant page 24 13 Ina Pub page 26 14 Offering Cigarettes page 28 In Town 15 Ata Hotel page 30 16 Finding a Room page 32 17 Making an Appointment page 34 18 Finding a Job page 36 19 At a Bank page 38 20 Ata Barber's Shop page 40 21 Shopping page 42 22 Ata Theatre page 44 23 Police Registration page 46 Communication 24 Asking for Change page 48 25 Telephoning (1) page 50 26 Telephoning (2) page 52 27 Ina Post Office page $4 Health 28 Asking about Health page 56 29 At a Doctor's Surgery page 58 30 At a Chemist's Shop page 60 31 Meeting People after a Long Time page 62 Greetings 32. Introductions and Opening Conversation Gambits page 64 33 Christmas, New Year and Easter Greetings page 66 34 Saying Good-bye page 68 At Home 35. Television page 70 36 Thanks for Hospitality page 72 General 37. Asking People to Repeat and Offering Lifts in a Car page 74 38 Asking Favours page 76 39 Complaining page 78 40 Apologising page 80 41 What Shall We Do This Evening (1) page 82 42 What Shall We Do This Evening (2) page 84 43 Complimenting People on Clothes page 86 44 The Weather page 88This situationally-graded book is intended for intermediate and advanced students wishing to learn and practise the type of informal conversational English in current, everyday use. Forty: four situations are presented, cach in the form of four short dialogues. The aim of the student should be to memorise as many as possible of the expressions and phrases contained in the dia~ logues, since they are used by English people time and time again in the given situations DIALOGUES Each situation is expressed by four dialogues arranged in parallel, so that any of A’s first utterances may be followed by any of B’s first utterances, and so on. This means that, with a 44 arrange ment, we have 256 different variations of the same situation, leaving the class with a high degree of choice. Practice can be continued without boredom, and, by reading and acting out the dialogues many times in class and at home, the students painlessly learn the contents by heart. partis ‘These are based not on a grammatically graded sequence but on the dialogue situations and are intended to provide additional practice in some of the more important constructions. ‘They should not be attempted one after the other, but done as @ break between dialogue practice sessions In both drills and dialogues, stress marks ' are used to indicate emphasis KEY Akkey to some of the harder drills is given at the end of the books Grills for which there isa key are marked thus:—* Introduction INTONATION ‘The speaker's mental attitude is shown by the way in which the musical pitch of the voice changes. Thrce basic intonation tunes are used in English speech, each in various situations. These tunes may be broadly classified as: (@) the falling tune (b) the rising tune (©) the falling-rising tune (@) The falling tune The voice falls from a high to a low note on one stressed syllable It is used in the following cases: 1 in short complete statements Tes ‘not ‘far 2 for questions beginning with a question word "How much is this ‘tie? 3. for question tags when the speaker is sure that what he says i right Its “hot today, ‘isn't i 4 for orders and exclamations "Don't for'get (b) The rising tune ‘The voice rises on the last stressed word or on the unstressed syllables following the last stress, It is used in the following cases: 1 for statements intended to encourage “That's a good i'dea. 2 for questions which are answered by ‘Yes’ and ‘No! Do you ‘want t0 ‘go? "Did you 'see the ‘elephant? 3. for questions beginning with question words when the speaker wishes to show special interest "Where do you ‘live?4 for question tags when the speaker is not sure that what he says is correct You ‘know, ‘don’t you? 5 for sentences ending with ‘please’; for ‘goodbye’; for ‘thank you’ when it is used to show gratitude for a simple matter (passing the salt ete.) ‘What's the ‘time, ‘please? (©) The falling-rising tune ‘The voice falls on the most important part of the sentence and rises again. It is used in the following cases: 1 for apologies I'm ‘sorry, 2 for expressing tentative opinions T hope ‘so. ‘The intonation Of the sentences used in the dialogues follows the ‘general rules above. The accompanying cassettes should be listened to carefully and the intonation of the native speakers imitated. CLASSROOM TECHNIQUE (4% 4 dialogue) 1 The teacher reads aloud dilogue (i) and explains the meaning. where necessary, 2 Class repeats dialogue (j) in chorus after the teacher. Some members are asked to read parts, again after the teacher. The same procedure is followed for dialogue (i) ‘The teacher points out to the class that there are sixteen (44) possible variations for the two dialogues covered so far. 5 The teacher takes the part of A and tells the best student to take that of B, Continue with other students, the teacher alternating between A and B, Students read both parts when everybody understands what is expected. 6 Continue as in 1, 2, and 5 for dialogues (ii) and (iv), explain- ing that there are now even more variations. 3 4 ‘The large number of possibilities helps greatly to maintain class interest, but the teacher should vary the lesson as much as possible in order to prolong the practice toa point just below the threshold of boredom and restlessness (this will differ according to the ‘motivation of the class, and the skill of the teacher, but some- ‘where between 20 and 30 minutes should be the target). There are several ways of doing this, such as: (@) Constantly changing roles, teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student etc (b) Insisting that the students gradually increase the speed of delivery so that the dialogues always remain a challenge. A high degree of concentration is required of everybody, for rothing disrupts a smooth, rapid flow of exchanges so much as the student who loses the place and reads the wrong part, (©) Reading rapidly non-stop round the class, each student saying fone utterance only per dialogue, i. Ist student: one of A’s first utterances and student: one of B's first utterances 3rd student: one of A’s second utterances 4th student: one of B's second utterances sth student: one of A’s third utterances tc. “The above procedure is continued for two or three circuits of the class, The teacher must insist on fast and accurate exchanges. (@) Carrying out a conventional pattern practice of important structures using call-words, ie ‘Is there any chance of borrowing your umbrella? tape-recorder / bicycle | hair-drier / etc.” (©) Limiting the practice to the first two utterances of all four dialogues and insisting on rapid exchanges round the clas.(£) Asking the class to write out a dialogue from memory and then calling on certain members to read aloud ther efforts. (g) Asking students to act out a situation from memory. (&) Playing the ‘hangman’ game with phrases from the current and previous dialogues: this is best done as a form of relaxa- tion atthe end ofa hard practice session. REVISION cis important to spend a few minutes at the beginning of each lesson revising previous dialogues but since they are so short, the time required is minimal. CASSETTES ‘These have been recorded with pauses making it possible for the student working alone ro hold a conversation with his recorder. Each of the forty-four situations has been recorded thus: (@) Listening All four dialogues straight through without pauses. (b) Dialogue practice For some situations the student is expected to take the part of A and for others that of B: whichever is more useful. The cassette, acting the part of the other speaker, delivers a random selection of utterances and the student responds using fone of the four alternatives available. Section (2) ‘Listening’ should be done with books shut, Section (b) ‘Dialogue Practice’ should be done with books shut when the student is confident.Asking the Way @ Excuse me, Can you tell me where South Street is, please? Take the second on the left and then ask again. Is it far? No, it’s only about five minutes’ walk. Many thanks. Not at all. Although all houses should have a street number, many are known only by a name. If you have difficulty in finding such a house, try asking the local shopkeepers or, better still, the postman, if you are lucky enough to see him. If you know that someone lives in a certain road but you do not know ‘which number, ask at the public library or police station and they will check on the electoral roll. This is a road-by-road list of all the people entitled to vote. w Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station? ‘Turn round and turn left at the traffic-lights. Will it take me long to get there? No, it’s no distance at all. ‘Thank you. ‘That's OK. ii) Excuse me, but I’m trying to find the Town Hall. ‘Take the third on the right and go straight on. Should I take a bus? No, you can walk it in under five minutes, Thank you very much in- deed. ‘That's quite all right. (iv) Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town centre? First right, second left. You can’t miss it. Is it too far to walk? No, it’s only a couple of hundred yards. Thanks very much. Is a pleasure.I ‘Make sentences as in the example. Example You take the second turning on the right after the traffic-lights. ‘third = toad 2 ‘Make questions and answers substituting for the items in bold type. Example STUDENT A Do I take the second on the eft? STUDENT B No, you want the first on the right. aie) «= right? B 1 left. aye left? B oo left. aa 1 right? a left. aa left? B right. soa right? a left. - zebra-crossin * 3 Change As questions to + more pole Example STUDENT A Where's the station? STUDENT B Can you tell me where the station is, please? 1A How faris it to London? aren a ? 2A Where are the shops? spear a ooo) 3-4 Which direction is the motorway?! Be =e 2 4-4 How many miles is it to the nearest garage? a. > ‘A Which way’s the coast? 3 : 2 4* Change A's statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A He'll got there in ten hours STUDENT B Ivll take him ten hours t0 get there. 1A Shell learn it in ten lessons. ® Drills ‘A They'll walk it in half an hour. a : 3a Til make it in twenty minutes, a Weill deliver’ ie’ in’ ‘twenty-four i ea peta erat et fisee| aie ant 5* ‘Change A’s statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A It’s far: you can't walk. STUDENT B [Us too far to walk 1A Tes foggy: you can't ee the turing. 2A ies wet:you can't goon foot.” 3 10% dass you can find the way. 4 Ais ince yu cae here nine 5A ies dificult: you can’ semembe, 5 motorway: a fast road, divided down the ggntre tO separate Sas’ goings in erent2 Ona Bus @ A Does this bus go to the A B station? No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.' Can you tell me where to get off? It's the next stop but one.* " bus numbers such as 15 and 93 are pronounced as “hfteen” and ‘ainety-three’. Larger numbers sich a6. 143. are pronounced as “one-four-three ® the next stop but one: two stops fom here Bus conductors still collect passengers’ fares in some towns, but single-deck one-man buses are seen more and more, especially in country districts. In London, fast buses called ‘Red Arrows’ run non-stop between important places. The fare is fixed, and passengers pass through an automatic gate which opens when the correct coins are inserted. Gi) Am I OK for St Mary’s Church? No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there. How much further is it? It’s quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time. (i Do you go to the sea-front? No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church, Have we got much further to go? It's the next stop. Gv) Is this the right bus for the ‘Town Hall? No, you should have caught 12, Jump out at the bridge and get one there. Could you tell me when we get there? It’s three stops after this one.I Example ‘Would you tell me where I get off for St Mary’s Church, please? 0 7 2) peeeies out’. 3) Could Doe 3 2 Example STUDENT A Does the 19 go to Terminus Road? STUDENT 8 Terminus Road? No, it only goes as far as the church! You want a ort one) 21... the post office? 8 the river 12 aa 152... athe clock tower? 2 Duke Street 251. 38 14 ‘Scampron? a Waddington 41 aa 168 the university? 3 the Odeon 86. SoA 72. the technical college? 8 the castle «2... 27, Terminus Road, Respond to A's statements using the phrase “shouldn’t have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I took the 61! STUDENT B You shouldn’t have taken the 61! ‘That was a mistake. 1a Taotout atthe pak, 2 Taught a Red Aisow, i came early 4A Task fori Sion T bought a return ticket. Drills 4* Respond to A’s statements using the phrase ‘should have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I didn’t go by bus! STUDENT B That was wrong, You ‘should have gone by bus! 1A I didn’t remember the number. 2A T didn’t bring my season ticket. 3° A didn’t ring the bell.” 5 4A Tdicn’t have any change. 5A didn’t geca return.Taking a Taxi @ ‘The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 1.0, I can't promise, but I'll do my best. You're just in time. £6.30, please. ‘Thanks a lot. Here’s £7 You can keep the change. London taxis carry meters indicating the fare to be paid. Drivers must charge the metered fare for all journeys within the London police districts, regardless of duration and distance, and including journeys to and from London Air~ port (Heathrow). Taxi drivers expect to be tipped for all journeys. @ Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? We should be OK if the lights are with us. You've still got five minutes to spare. £6.40, please. Thanks very much indeed. Here's £10, give me £3, please. Git) Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30. I think we can make it? if we get a move on.* Here we are, sir. £6.35, please. Many thanks. Let's call it £7. 2 make it get chere in time ‘ geta move on: hurry (iv) Paddington, please. I want to catch the 11.15. We'll be all right if there are no hold-ups." This is it, sir £6.50, please. Thank you. Here's the fare, and this is for you. * hold-ups: delaysI Example ‘My conference is at eleven-thirty so I want to be there at eleven. nD + cleven-fifteen 2) <1. meeting Example STUDENT 4 Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? stupent a We should make it if the lights are green! ra the station by half past? 2 2 if the lights ate with us. 28 the Hilton Hotel by eleven? 8 if the trafic’snot too heavy. 3A 1.1, Waterloo by twenty-five past? 8... unless we get held up. 4A 1.0) the French Embassy by 2.15? B 1... unless the lights are against us 5A ses this address by ten t0? BO... unless we get caught in the rush hour." 3 Tt is possible to give a tip by asking for a certain amount of change Example (A tip of Sop) STUDENT A fro please STUDENT B Right. Here’s £11 ! Give me op change, pleas. 1 A G20 Beevers B35 ba aa B as £3.50 4 ALi B (2 hr s ae B £3 sop. 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘I want to" followed by the correct verb. Example STUDENT A Which trainare you eatehing? STUDENT B I want to catch the 11.48! 1A What time are you setting out? 2 at two o'clock, 24 How long are you staying? 8 for an hour. 3A Which station are you going to? 2 Waterloo, 4 Which part of London are you going to? “Hampstead, When are you coming beck? 2 at twelve, Drills 5 Example STUDENT A You'll never make it by ten! STUDENT B There's no rush? I don’t have to be there till 10.30. 1 A He leven. 2 11.30. 20a They twelve, » 1230. 34 We one, 2 130. 48 She four, a 430. sal six, B 6.30. 1 the rush hour: the time when people sre going to and from work Pnere's no rush: there is no need to husry4 Ata Railway Station ® A When does the London train leave, please? B 9.25, Platform 3. A What time does it reach London? B You should be there at 11,31, but you may be a bit late, A. Do I have to change? B_ Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon, The normal return ticket costs double the single fare but cheaper return tickets called “Day Returns’ may be bought at most stations. These tickets are ideal for one-day excur~ sions to London, although certain trains may not be used, Gi) Which train do T take for Victoria, please? 9.28, This end of Platform 2. When does it get in? It gets there at 11.34. ‘Must I change? No. It’s a through train.’ 24 through train: a train which takes you tO your destination without 2 change (iii) Which platform for Lon- don Bridge, please? 9.27 from Platform 1. What time does it arrive? It takes roughly two hours so you'll arrive just before 11.30. Is it necessary to change? No. There’s no need to change. iv) ‘What time’s the next train to Victoria, please? 9.26, Platform 4. Right up at the front. When do we get there? It’s due in at 11.35, but they’re running late today. Need I change trains? Yes. Change at East Croydon.I Example ‘Three first class singles to London, please. De Bexhill 2) A three-month return, . 3) Two Day Returns Qo Brighton | 5) A single nn 2 Example ‘Which side of the platform do I want for Newhaven Harbour, please? nee part of the train .. Charing Cross, 2 2 cesses platform Dover Marine 3 ‘carriage Eastbourne 4 creer station Hastings s cee tN Tilbury 3 Example STUDENT A Which train would get me to York by 4.307 sTuENT.B If you caught the 11.35, you'd be there at 16.14 real Victoria .. 8.30 am? B 72 Sa 24 Paris .. six thirty? 8 9.50 18.07, 38 Hastings «. 5.45? BL $40.2 $40. 4822, Leeds. 7.00 pam? 8 18.40. soa midday? ® 11.34. 4 Example STUDENT A Need I change at Crewe? STUDENT 8 No, you don’t have to change till Grantham, ines he Lewes? 8 East Croydon. 2a they Swindon? 8 Bristol, Seal ‘Winchester? ® ‘Southampton. aa we ...... Cambridge? 8 Ely. soa 1 Haywards Heath? 2 ‘Three Bridges. Drills 5 Example STUDENT A When does the 9.15 get 0 Vict stupent 8 The 9.15? It's due in at 10.32. 1A... 833... Waterloo? 2 9.10. 2A 10.727... Tunbridge Wells? 2 + 9.48. BA B45 ss Leeds? 8 18.58, 48 51235... Lincoln? 8 21.20, 5A... midnight train ., Eastbourne?The London Underground @ Which way do I go for Queensway, please? Take the Bakerloo to Pad- dington; the District to Notting Hill and then get the Central. Where do I go now? Take the escalator on your right, Fares on the London Underground (the Tube) are not fixed, ‘but are proportional to the distance travelled. There are ten lines in the system: the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and ‘Waterloo and City lines. @ How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please? Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the Central Line, Which platform do I want? Follow those signs. You can’t go wrong, i) Which line do I take for ‘Marble Arch, please? That's easy; it’s the next station down the Central Line. How do I get down to the trains? Get that lift over there. (iv) Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please? ‘You want the Victoria to (Oxford Circus and then you change on to the Central. Which way do I go first? Go straight down the stairs, and turn left at the bottom.I Example Go straight down the escalator and follow the signs to Waterloo, » ae ae 3) Loclcceses Up in the life ener 3 up 2 Example STUDENT A Can you tell me the best way to get to Holborn, please? STUDENT B Take the Bakerloo to Oxford Cireus and change to the Central. 1A see Barls Court... ..? B |... Metropolitan .... Hammer- smith .... District. 28 Knightsbridge 2 B11, Circle .... South Kensington Piccadilly. 3A coco. Regents Park oo... B11.. Victoria... Oxford’ Circus Bakerloo. 4a Baker Street ......2 B11, Northern ..., Aldersgate Metropolitan. sa Liverpool Street ......2 B11, Waterloo and City’... the Bank .... Central. Victoria, Kings Cross 3 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, but is this the right train for St Pauls? STUDENT B Yes it’s three stops down the A... platform . .. Leicester Square? 2 two stops Aco side... Marble Arch? 2 the next stop... 30 A L.iline .... Holland Path? 2 four stops . A110 direction ....) Swiss Cottage? B the stop after next « Drills 4 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, please, Which way do I go for Notting Hill? STUDENT B Notting Hill? Take the down to the Central Line. ra Piccadilly Circus? B 1... etcalator ..., Bakerloo 2A Tower Hill? BL... stairs .... Circle BA Bayswater? BOLL lift... District aa Waterloo? Boo.) Stairs .... Northern SoA cee, Arsenal? BL... escalator .... PiccadillyBooking Airline Tickets @ T want to fly to Geneva on or about the first il just see what there is, I want to go economy, and Td prefer the morning, Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920. What time do T have to be there? The coach leaves for the airport at 0745 There are three London airports: Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick, co) T'd like to book a flight to ‘Munich for Monday the tenth T'll have a look in the time- table for you. T'll need an economy class open return. KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 0925. ‘What else ought I to know? ‘The latest time of reporting is 0820 at the airport. return: a return which may Be used at any time (ii) What flights are there from London to Vienna to- mortow? If you'd like to take a seat, Ti find out for you. T'd like to travel first class, please. BA Flight BA s61 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and fies direct. What time have I got to get there? You'll have to be at Victoria Coach Station by 0745. (iv) ‘Are there any planes to Ziirich on a Sunday? If you'll excuse me for a second, I'll check. By the way, I don’t want a night flight. There’s a Swissair DC-9 out of London at 0920, When am I supposed to check in? If you're going to the air- port, you must be there before 0820.I Example Ts it possible to break my journey at Athens on my way to Istanbul? » stay @ night 2) Rome 3) Stop over, 4) Ts ie all right 3) 2 Example STUDENT A Can T break my journey to Delhi? STUDENT B Yes, you can stop over at Teheran if you like. Chicago? New York Kuwait? Beirut Miami? ‘Shannon Cairo? Orly Karachi? Rome ‘Teheran? 3 Example STUDENT A Which flight Beirut by 7 p.m? STUDENT B British Airways departs at 1030 and arrives at 1235. gets me to roa Geneva midnight? B Swissair Plight SR 871 .... 2220 2340. 24 ‘Rotterdam 7pm? 2 KLM Flight KL 106 1705 1800. 38 Stuttgart Spm? Lufthansa Flight LH 243 1500 1625, aa Oslo ro pam? SAS Flight SK ‘512 1935 2130. SoA Madrid lunchtime? B British Airways Flight BA 048 1930 1355; Drills 4 Example STUDENT 4 What night flights are there from Gatwick 10 Copenhagen w- STUDENT B SAS have got a flight leaving at 0436. 1A... morning .... Heathrow Zurich? B Swissair .... DC-9 .... 850. 28 ‘afternoon Manchester Amsterdam «+? KLM .... plane .... 1700. 30 A... might economy |... London Paris ....? BBA... charter... 2200. 4a tourist London Frankfurt ....? Lufthansa... aircraft... 1710. 5A. evening. Maka... Bir- mingham ....? 8 Danair .... charter... 21157 Hiring a Car @ How much is it to rent a large estate car? £24 a day or £135 a week, Will I be able to have one next weekend? Have you got a current! licence? Yes, I've been driving since 1 was eighteen. Good. Ail you do now is complete this form. " a current licence: an up-to-date licence Foreign visitors may use their foreign licences for a period of one year before they have to take the British driv- ing test. An international licence is not normally necessary, w What's the rate for one of your medium-sized vans? The daily rate is £23, and the weekly £128. Right then, I'd like to book one for next Friday, please. Is yours a full licence? Yes, I've had one ever since 1978, OK. If you'll just fill up this form, T'll book you one. ii) Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please? You can have one for £20 aday, or £138 for a week. All right. T'l take one for the week starting Tuesday next Is_your driving licence valid?! ‘Yes, there’s no problem there. Fine. We'll need some par- ticulars and a £25 deposit. 1a valid licence: an up-to-date licence Gv) Suppose I wanted to hire a van ~ how much would it cost? £22 per day, £130 per week. Fair enough.' Reserve me cone from the 1st tothe 10th, please, Have you held a licence for over two years? Yes, here itis. Right. In that case there's only a form to fill in, "fair enough: that's all ightI Example Drills ‘Can you hire me an estate car for three days from tomorrow? Q 2 small saloon > 3 wat > 3 te > 3 oxi Monday? 5) a large van > 2 3 Example Example srubnNT A 1 lke to rent an estate next stuptwr A Whats the daily rate for a ‘Monday. Mercedes? svopmnt # The bes I can doi a saloon, srubent'» Rather expensive, Tim afraid. ‘All the estates ar out till Wednesday. You're talking about" £v00 a day 1 Rene 8 kp rn Saturday, 1 weve weekly... Range Rover? Bown Quite expensive oss. £800 2 A voeees a minibus ....... Tuesday. 2 A hourly: chauffeured Boos aon ve Fadey Rois? 300 Asoo @ camper van ...... Thursday, 2 Very expensive L40 Ba ml tent. Sunday. 3 cees monty BMW? 4) Acoam automatic, Wednesday 1 Quitea by... £4000 Boca manal ss. Saturday eee daly Netw Estate? 5 Aloo aller. Sunday. 3» Not cheap, =.” f60 Bsa of rack Monday. "You're taking about £100: the approximate cost is £1008 At a Garage 6 @ Could you book me in for a full service, please? Certainly, madam. I just need to know the year and model. I can’t remember the year but it’s a “D” registration. I think I can fit you in first thing tomorrow morning. That'd suit me fine, And while you've got it, could you have a look at the brakes as well? Yes, we always check every- thing thoroughly. ‘a SD" registration: a car first repistered in August 1986 Nearly all garages in the U.K. sell petrol on a self-service basis. You can also take your car there for a service after a certain number of miles. w@ Td like to arrange to have my car serviced. Yes, of course. Which year and model is it? I's a 1986 model ~ the smallest one in the range. How would next Friday afternoon suit you? That'd be perfect. And could you also try to im- prove the starting? Yes, we'll do that as a matter of course. ' as 2 matter of course: as is done every time Gi), Could you book my car in for a service? Ivs well overdue.’ ‘That's no problem. Can you tell me the year and model? It’s a 500 series - and it’s less than a year old. Can you bring it in on ‘Thursday? ‘That should be OK. And perhaps you could see to the clutch—it keeps slipping. Yes, I'll make a special note of it. * well overdue: already very late Gv) ‘My car needs servicing. Can T get it done here? Yes, I think we can help you. Which year and model, please? W's last year’s model - the estate version. How about next ‘Wednesday morning? ‘That’s fine, And at the same time, could you do something about the sun- roof? It lets the rain in. Yes, we'll do that for you.I Example ‘While you've got it, could you do something about the brakes? y ies inhere > > iave god look at > > the cunch? 4 Andat the same dime > an thoroughly overhaul > 2 3 Example xample STUDENT A Your car needs servicing. STUDENT 8 Where can I get it serviced? ee 2A The dutch weeds onewing 3A Th tyres nce replacing, 4. AThe bonnet neads repaying 5 A'The brakes need adjusting STUDENT A You say the engine sometimes overheats. STUDENT B Yes, it keeps overheating all the toaes . clutch . slips 2 aA 44 B soa Drills 4 sample STUDENT A Shall Ihave a lok atthe tres? srupenr ® Yes, and could you check the battery as well, please? roa radiator? B fel eccsesstnseee® ay ee battery? B. "anti-freeze eon BA cee ‘brake Muid? e 1 windscreen WasherS ....s..2 44. stseseneoneee Spare wheel? B stop lights .. . s A ee B tyres ?9 At Lunch @ A. You ‘must have some more chicken, B_ No, thanks. I'm supposed to be slimming. A. Can't I tempt you? B_ Well, maybe I ‘could man- age a very small piece. Although the correct name for the midday meal is lunch, many English families call it‘ inner’. English people do not wish each other ‘Good Appetite’ Gi) ‘Wouldn't you like to finish up the omelette? No, ‘really, thank you, I just couldn’t eat any more, Come on now. Surely you can manage it. No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as itis Gi) Another piece of meat pie? No, thanks, really. I'm on a diet. Please do. You've hardly eaten anything, It’s delicious, but 1 don’t think I ought to. Gv) ‘Do have the rest of the mashed potato. No, thank you. I’ve had too much already. Just take it to please me. OK, but only a small piece or I shan’t have room for any pudding.I ample It's very tasty but I honestly coulda’t manage another piece. 1)... delicious 2) really 3» Qo: very nice : 3) just 2 Example STUDENT A Surely you can cat another piece of cake, STUDENT » Well, maybe T ‘could manage just a very small piece. the rest of the lamb, a liule, some more potatoes, ‘another slice of toast, some more trifle! alittle more ‘hat last fish finger.® bral of it. Answer A's questions using ‘too much’ or Example STUDENT A You ‘must have some more STUDENT 8 No, thanks, really. 've had ar too much already nee potatoes, ‘any more. 208 wine. 8 34 carrots. 44 ‘meat son ‘ice-cream, B 4 Example STUDENT A Wouldn’t you like some more trifle? STUDENT B Yes, I'd love some. It's a delicious triffe. re) pudding? lovely ie? gorgeous salad? delicious very nice excellent Drills s* Example STUDENT A Did he say much? STUDENT B No, he hardly sai 1A they want 2 28 he drink ? 38 she eat ? 4a it cost ? so8 Tet 3 ‘rifle: a pudding made with cake, fruit, cam and sherry ish fingers: frozen pieces of fish sold in packets, 910 Tca-time @ ‘A. Would you care for a cup of tea? B_ Only if ‘you're having one. A Do you take milk and sugar? BA dash of milk! and two Jumps,? please. 3 dash of milk: a very litte milk + tWo lumps two sugar cubes Tea is the number one drink in Britain and the average person has about four cups of tea a day. In times of disaster ‘or tragedy ‘a nice cup of tea’ is offered as a kind of universal cure. i Texpect you could do with cup of tea, couldn’t you? [’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind, ‘Milk and sugar? A milky one without sugar, please. Gi) How about a nice cup of tea before you go? Yes, I'd love one. How do you like it? A strong one with three spoons for me, please. (iv) Would you like a cup of tea? Only if it’s not too much trouble. Do you like it with milk and sugar? Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.I Example Plenty of milk and three spoons for me, please. » Jumps. 2) A dash of 2 ro Sagar 4) Alitde : 9 Tots of sugar 2 Example stupenT A Would you care for a cup of tea? stupent a Td rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind. 1 chocolate biscuit? ‘a cream cake a glass of milk? a drink of orange ‘cucumber sandwich? a muffin! a slice of cake? a doughnut® another piece of toast? a sausage roll 3 Reply t0 A's questions using the second alternative. Example STUDENT A Do you like tea or would you prefer coffee? STUDENT B Coffee for me, please. toa jam fishpaste? 28 cake biscuits? B veces 34 toast ‘bread? a8 mille lemon? soa ‘white bread brown? 4* Reply to A's questions using ‘one’, ‘some’, “ie, them’, of *e’ Example STUDENT A Would you like a cup of tea? STUDENT B I'd love one, 1k ccsee this sandwich? 2k some cried 3k hese isi? a cian come aga 5A aoe baa q Drills 5 ‘An informal way of saying ‘I need a cup of tea’ sto say ‘T could do with a cup of tea.” ‘Make A's statements more informal. Example STUDENT A I need a new set of tyres. STUDENT B [ could do with a new set of tyres. 1A Teed a cup of tea 2A Patrick needs a haircut. 3A They need a few days off 44 Your front door needs coat of paint. 5A Mother needs 3 holiday. 2 a muffin: a toasted cake eaten with butter 24 doughnuts a cake made of doveh, sweetined and fried 3"p buns cake made with yeast11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar @ A What would you like to drink? BA black coffee for me, please. A How about something to cat? B Yes, I'd love a portion of that strawberry tart. A. Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress’s eye. Many cafes in the U.K. are self-service, but sometimes you will be served at the table by a waiter or waitress. i) What can I get you to drink? ‘An iced Coke! would go down well. Wouldn’t you like some cake, too? ‘Yes, I think I'll have a slice of chocolate sponge. Right. Sit down there and Tl bring it over. Gi) What are you going to have to drink? 'd like something cool. Would you care for some ‘cake? ‘Yes, Vil try a piece of cheese cake, It certainly looks tempting. T wouldn't mind some my- self. "wouldn't mind: rather like ) What do you want to drink? 1 feel like a cup of tea Do you fancy something to eat? ‘Yes, I'd rather like some of that fruit cake. That’s a good idea. I think Pi join you.I Example ‘Would you care for a round of ham sandwiches and a cup of tea? 0 2) Wouldn’t you like > =a piece of cheese cake a fruit 5) Do you fancy : 2 Example STUDENT A I think I'll have a coffee. STUDENT B That's a good idea. Coffee for ‘me, too, please. 1h sess a Coke, 8 o 2 Ala tes, 38 ‘a chocolate. B an 1 Horlicks." 8 - soa a milk, ® Example STUDENT A This jam sponge is absolutely delicious. STUDENT B Yes, it looks mind a slice myself, 1 wouldn't ra raspberry milk shake e a glass milk shake? 2 2 > toasted sandwiches around 1 chocolate cakes a couple | coffee ice-cream | hot chocolate acup 4 Example STUDENT A Would you care for a piece of ceake? STUDENT 8 Yes, please, The chocolate ‘sponge looks rather tempting. « Something to drink? ‘ved Coke a toasted sandwich? cheese and tomato + something to eat? strawberry tarts ‘an ice-cream? chocolate « a cake? ++ eream doughnuts . Drills s* ‘The word ‘glass’, ‘cup’ etc is often omitted when you are ordering drinks, Example STUDENT A Tell the waitress we want two ‘cups of tea and a glass of lemonade. STUDENT B Two teas, and a lemonade please. tos ‘two cups of tea and a cup of coffee. 24 4 glass of Coca Cola and four cups of tea, 8 38 three cups of chocolate and two glasses of orange juice, » aoa a glass of orange juice and two glasses of milk, SoA three cups of black coffee. * Horlicks: malted elle drink 312 In a Restaurant 4 @ There is a wide variety of international restaurants in the U.K.: Indian, Chinese and Italian restaurants are especially popular, but there are also many others. Apart from restaurants, there are also many take-aways, where you can buy cooked meals to take home. @ Can I take your order, sit? Have you decided on some- thing, sir? Yes. I'dlike totry the steak, Yes. Haddock! and chips please. And to follow? Ice-cream, please. for me, please, ‘How about the sweet? No sweet thanks. Just coffee. 1 haddock: a kind of fish ii Have you chosen some- thing, sir? Yes, I think T'll have the curry, please, ‘What would you like after- wards? T'd like some fruit if you have any. Gy) May I take your order, sit? ll just take a small salad, please, Do you want any sweet? Apple pie and custard would be nice,I Tl have grapefruit juice to begin with, and beefburger and chips to follow. Example ) + ¢ge-mayonnaise. 2) prawn cocktail 3) tomato juice 4) ‘onion soup 3) melon 2 Example STUDENT A And what will you have to follow the soup? STUDENT BI think I'll try the curry, please. fruit juice? fish crab? chicken .. prawn cocktail? steak... melon? beef. scampi? lamb a mushroom omelette . * grilled lamb chops a chicken salad beef curry Irish stew 3 Example STUDENT A Has he decided on something. yer? STUDENT B No, he can't make up his ‘mind they 2.2? Margaret 2.0113 Brian <2..." Lyou PS the children? Drills 4* Reply to A’s questions using the present perfect tense. Example STUDENT A Would you like to order your meal, sir? STUDENT B I've already ordered it, thank you very much. rn have your soup ....2 28 see the menu .--.? 3A ‘book your table 48 ‘taste the wine 8 a so8 ‘choose your sweet 8 2513 Ina Pub 26 @ What are you going to have? A half of bitter,’ please. Are you sure you won't have a scotch? ‘Thanks very much, but I’m driving. "a bitter: light draught beer ‘The hours during which English pubs are allowed to open are strictly controlled by the law. Times vary in different parts of the country, but are approximately from 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10.30 or TT p.m. on weekdays, and from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7.00 to 10.30 p.m. on ‘Sundays. Itis normal to buy one’s own drinks at the bar, and the barman is not tipped unless he brings drinks to the table. Each order is paid for separately, and not at the end of the evening wo (ii) What's it to be? What would you like to drink? ‘The same again, please. Just a light ale for me, please. Won’t you make it a pint Won't you have a gin and this time? tonic with me? I'd better not, thank you all That's very kind of you, but the same. I don’t think I will. (iv) What can I get you? Td like a lager, please. Wouldn't you care for something a little stronger? No, I think I'd better stick to halves,’ thanks. ick to halves: continue (0 dink half pints of beerI Example Here's to a safe journey home. Cheers!" » {good luck at the interview : 2) fine weather on holiday 1 3) c2o2s21 the best of luck on Friday ©... » suceess in the exams 1 2 Reply to A's questions saying: ‘No, this is ‘my round.” and repeating his question. Example STUDENT A What are you going to have? STUDENT B No, this is ‘my round, What are 'you going to have? 1A What would you ike to drink? 2 hat are you dining? 38 What wil you have? 44 What are you ping vo dick? 5h What are you having? 3 Example STUDENT A I'd like a lager, please. stupent » Why don't you make it a scotch? ta a half 8 @ pint 2A a Coke ® something stronger? BoA a light ale 8 ‘gin and tonic? aa 8 pint of bitter 2 brandy? a shandy* 2 a sherry? 4* Reply to A’s questions using the correct auxiliary verb. Example stupenr a Didn't he order a bitter? STUDENT B A bitter? No, I don't ‘think he did, 1 & Don'e they close at eleven? 2 Was his Shandy? 38 Doesn't she like Babycham™ 4A Haven they go rug lage $A ia there an excision? Drills 5 Respond to A’s statement using the phrase “Then you'd better’ plus a question tag. Example STUDENT A I've got a shocking hangover. STUDENT B Then you'd better take an Alka-Seltzer," hadn't you? I've been asked to bring a bottle call at the off-licence? . ....? Ive got to go in five minutes. drink up... 7 I'm driving home. make this your last ......? I've brought the children. sit out in the garden .....? TPve just won £10. buy a round ? * cheers thie is said before drinking + my round: my turn to buy drinks 1 thandy: beer and lemonade or ginger beer « Babycham: an inexpensive charipagne-type drink San extension: an extension of drinking hours © Alla: Seltzer a kind of medicine > an of-icence: a place where alcoholic drinks may be bought But not drunk ”14 Offering Cigarettes @ Cigarette? No, thanks. Not before lunch. Please have one. It’s a new brand, T honestly don't feel like fone at the moment, thanks. Cigarettes are rather expensive in the U.K. as they carry a heavy tax. It is therefore a good idea to buy some duty-free ‘ones on the plane or ship before arriving. The Customs allow approximately 200 to be brought in by each person over the age of seventeen. wi Have a cigarette. No, thanks. I've just put one out. Please do. I always seem to be smoking yours. Perhaps I will then. Have you got a light?* 2 alight: a match or a lighter Gi) Would you like a cigarette? No, thanks. I’m trying to cut down, Go on. I owe you one from yesterday. OK, but next time you must have one of mine. (iv) Help yourself to a cigarette. No, thanks. I'm trying to give up. Come on. I insist. No, really, thank you. T’ve got a bit of a cough.I Example Sorry to trouble you, but can you oblige me with a match? D sive me 2 2) have you got 2 3) Excuse me, > a a light? 3) ‘but could I trouble you for 2 Sm Example STUDENT A Have a cigarette STUDENT B No, thanks. T never smoke before lunch. Cigarette? after meals Help yourself to a cigarette, before breakfast. Would you like a cigarette? ‘while I'm driving, Won't you have a cigarette? ‘them without filters, Would you care for a cigarette? at work, Reply to A's questions reversing the Pronouns, Example STUDENT A Did he smoke one of yours? STUDENT B No, I smoked one of his. 1A Did she smoke one of mine? 2A Did they sake one oF hi? 3A Did we smoke one of their? 4A Did T smoke one af hers? 5A Did she smoke one of Bish a Drills 4* You can say: ‘I've stopped smoking’ or ‘I've given up smoking’. You can say ‘I've smoked less" or ‘Tve cut down my smoking’. Reply to A’s questions using the correct form of ‘give up’ or ‘cut down’. Example (1) STUDENT A Are you smoking less? stupent 8 Yes, I'm cutting down, Example (2) STUDENT A Have you stopped smoking? STUDENT B Yes, I've given up. 1 A Have you smoked les? 2A Will you sake ies? 3.4 Did you stop ching? 4A Are joa going to bop smoking? 54 Did jou have to stop smokiag? 6 Did you have to noke esa” 5 2915 At a Hotel @ A. wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight B_ Yes, I can offer you Room 24 0n the first floor. A How much is it? B {27.50 a night excluding A Can I see it, please? B Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment? * frst floor: the floor above street. level 30 Be sure not to miss the breakfast in an English hotel. If you are touring, you may not have to stop for lunch after a good English breakfast Wo Have you a single room for two nights? Yes, but only on the top floor. What price is it? £34 with service and TV. Fair enough. Can you show me the room, please? Of course. Would you like to follow me? (iii) Can I book a double room from now until Friday? You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea What's the price? £28.75 not counting the service Can 1 have a look at it, please. Yes, of course. Come this way (iv) Have you got a twin- bedded room for one night? can let you have a room at the back ‘What does it cost? With a private bath, £31, service included. Can you show me some- thing a little cheaper? Yes, of course. I won't keep you a moment.I Example ‘Can I reserve a double room from Sunday till Tuesday with a view of the sea? » ‘book 2) 5 3 ‘ingle a now 3 have 2 Example STUDENT A Have you got a double room? stupent 8 No, but I can let you have two singles. a single room with a shower? ‘one with a bath. 44 room overlooking the sea? ‘one facing the park. 4 win-bedded room? ‘one with a double bed. 4 tovu singles on the 2nd floor? ‘wo on the top floor. 5 1 double room from Monday to Friday? 8 ‘one till Wednesday, 3 Reply to A’s questions using the compara~ tive form of the adjective Example STUDENT A Is this room big enough for STUDENT BT suppose you haven't any- thing a little bigger, have you? roa floor quiet > 1 private bathroom? > ; DG > ae cata TT pie ead 220039 $0 TTI poo donb 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘something’ plus an infinitive Exainple STUDENT A Are you hungry? sTupeNT s Yes. Can you give me sume- thing to eat? roa the children restless? something to play with? she thirsty? to drink? you bored? read? ‘you waiting to sign the register? to write with? your bag broken? to mend it with? Drills s* ‘You can say ‘a room with a double bed! or ‘a double-bedded room’ ‘Change A’s sentences as in the example. Example STUDENT A I'd like a room with a double bed. STUDENT B Pd like a double-bedded room, 14 Twant a room with twin beds. 24 This up is for the waitress with the blue exes. 3A Please resceve me a suite of two 4 AT slept in the room with the red carpet. T want to complain about the waiter with the long hair 316 Finding a Room » @ 1 believe you take in foreign students. Yes, if you don’t mind sharing, How much is it? £39 per week including heating, Do you think I could have a look at it, please? We're having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?" | will Friday do?: will Friday be allright? When inquiring about a room it is always a good idea to ask at the beginning whether laundry and heating are included in the price. If you want to share a flat, look in the ‘flats to let’ column of an evening paper for advertisements like: 4th Girl shr. sic H’stead fit. o1-134 2343 evenings. This means that a fourth girl is required to share a self- contained flat in Hampstead, and that enquiries should be made by telephone in the evenings. (i) (iii) T've been told you might A friend told me I might have a vacant room. find some accommodation here. Yes, I've got a spare single, Yes, I'll have a room free after the weekend. ‘What are your terms? What's the price of the room? £37 for bed and breakfast. £36 a week, but I can’t do lunches, Could I have a look at the Do you mind if I come in? room, please? It’s a bit awkward just now. Come in by all means, but Could you come tomorrow? it’s in a terrible mess, (iv) I wonder if you can help me = I'm looking for a room, T have got a vacancy, yes. What sort of price are you asking? £40 a week excluding laundry. ‘Would it be convenient to see the room? Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch,I Example T wonder whether you could help me, I'm trying to find a family to live with. » 2) Geoen 3) can a if 3 2 Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see the room now? STUDENT B Can you call back later? I'm right in the middle of lunch. toa at all possible ......? 8 call again breakfast. 2A allright 2.0.7 8 come again ..... Woman's Hour BOA inorder «.....? 8 look back Corona tion Street 4a possible ......? 8 drop back. a game of bridge. so8 OK > 8 come round. tea. 3 Example STUDENT A When you say £40, is that with lighting and heating? STUDENT 8 It's including lighting but excluding heating, TOR eee £35 bed linen? 8 cleaning and. looking for oe . a bed-sitting room.? somewhere to live, DR, LAS heating and laundry? rs iso Tuneh “and supper? ® . 48 a0 not water and breakfast? e. . s 8 £35 all meais and haeating? 4 Example STUDENT A Is it too expensive for you? STUDENT B It's a bit expensive, yes. oo) far 2.2? ayes) cold 222.2 8 38 small v0? a 4a noisy... .? soa atk 612229 Drills 5 Respond to A's statements using a gerund after ‘I don’t mind’, Example STUDENT A You'll have to share with somebody, I'm afraid. STUDENT B That's quite all right. I don't mind sharing with somebody. 1A do your own washing 8 ee 28 pay in advance 38 five me a deposit 4A 2.2. cook your own breakfast D 5A ‘make your own bed | a bed:sitting room: a one-roomed fat 2+ Woman's Hour a BBC radio programme 2 Coronation Streets = popular television progeamme 317 Making an Appointment @ A Will Dr Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow? B > Sorry, but he’s fully booked till eleven unless there’s a cancellation. A Would ten to one be con- venient? B_ Yes, he’s free then. Doctors usually insist on appointments being made before they receive patients during the daily surgery hours. ) I wonder whether the den- tist could fit me in' early tomorrow? T'm afraid there's nothing before midday. How about 12.45? Sorry, but that’s taken, too. "ft me in: see me between his other engagements, (iii) Td like to fix an appoint- ment with the principal. ‘Would nine tomorrow be all right? I'm afraid not. He’s got rather a full day tomorrow. Could I make it quarter to one? Sorry again, but T'll ring you if somebody cancels. co) Do you think the staff manager could see me to- morrow before 9.30? He won't be in till 10.45, 30 the earliest would be 11. Is 12.40 any good? Yes, I'll make a note of it.I Example ‘Will Dr Blackmore be able to fit me in at 4.30 tomorrow? 1) .. the dentist en as 4) 0. the manager 5) ciiveeveesseres coereves Meet me 2 Example STUDENT A Can the dentist see me today? STUDENT & No, I'm afraid not. He won't be free till tomorrow. 1A. the chief engineer... on Friday? ® back Tuesday, 2A... the manager ... before lunch? 8 in this afternoon. 3A 1... Miss Moore .... at three? B ready six, 4A 100. the Aliens! Officer... now? R available 2s, 5A Lc the doctor... this week? 8 home next month, Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see you at 9.13? sTupeNt 8 Do you think you could make it 9.307 tA after lunch? 8 before lunch? “three o'clock? 2 > 24 at eleven? 8 a little later? 38 fon Monday? 8 on Wednesday? 4a at three o'clock? 8 a bit earlier? 541111 Some time on Friday morning? a in the afternoon? 4 Example STUDENT A Monday's no good I'm afraid He's busy. stupeNt B How about Tuesday, then? 1A 930 engaged 8 1030 crv? 2A The morning out. 2 the afternoon ..-..? 3A Before lunch notin, B after lunch |. ...2 4A The sth at a meeting. ® the roth > 54 The weekend fully booked, ® mid-week «2 Drills 5 Change A's sentences using a negative and ‘unless’ Example STUDENT A You can see him if it’s urgent. STUDENT ® You can't see him unless it’s urgent. 1A You can come earlier if he's free, 2A You can see him at 9 if he’s in. You can make it 9.30 if it's con- venient for hit, 4A You can have an appointment if somebody cancels. 5 A You can see him now if it’s important. 3518 Finding a Fob 6 @ Have you any vacancies for full-time staff? What did you have in mind? Something in the domestic line." Have you had any ex- perience? No, I'm more or less straight from school. I can’t promise anything, but I'll do my best ' im the domestic line: connected with domestic work Check with the British Embassy for information about work permits if you want to find a job in the U.K. di) T was wondering whether you needed any part-timers. What were you thinking of? A hotel job of some sort. Have you ever done any- thing similar? Not so far, no. ‘There’s nothing at present, but look back in a week. (iii) I’m looking for a job where can live i What exactly did you want? I wouldn’t mind! working in a pub. Have you done anything like that before? Well, I once did a bit of waiting Fill in this form and I'll let you know if anything turns up. 1 wouldn't mind: I would rather like Gv) Can you fix me up with a part-time job? Anything in particular that appeals to you? 1 was rather hoping to find something in a school. Have you done that kind of thing before? ‘Yes, I was doing the same job last summer, I might be able to help you, but I'd need references.